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Legendary Brands, in Stable Industries, Offer Strong Business Ownership Opportunities

Guest post by: Jocelyn Chavez

Article Overview: Even during challenging economic times, certain day-to-day tasks must continuously be accomplished in order to maintain and enhance the appearance of homes and business establishments. As a result, sectors such as home improvement and commercial cleaning continue to prosper. From ‘do-it-youselfers’ who eagerly tackle home-improvement projects, to commercial clients who outsource their cleaning needs, various factors are driving the demand for hardware products and commercial cleaning services. Ace Hardware and ServiceMaster Clean are among the long-standing franchises, featured on Franchise Solutions’ business directory, that allow you to tap into these industries and leverage some of the most recognized and trusted brand names in the world.

Legendary Brands, in Stable Industries, Offer Strong Business Ownership Opportunities

Even during challenging economic times, certain day-to-day tasks must continuously be accomplished in order to maintain and enhance the appearance of homes and business establishments. As a result, sectors such as home improvement and commercial cleaning continue to prosper. From 'do-it-youselfers' who eagerly tackle home-improvement projects, to commercial clients who outsource their cleaning needs, various factors are driving the demand for hardware products and commercial cleaning services. Ace Hardware and ServiceMaster Clean are among the long-standing franchises, featured on Franchise Solutions' business directory, that allow you to tap into these industries and leverage some of the most recognized and trusted brand names in the world.

The Ace Hardware franchise opportunity provides you with the chance to join a respected brand in the thriving home improvement retail industry. For more than 80 years, Ace Hardware has been America's neighborhood hardware retailer. According to The Gallup Organization (2006), Ace "The Helpful Place" is the most recognized slogan in the home improvement industry. As an Ace Hardware owner you'll benefit from this widespread consumer brand recognition, as well as the rapidly growing interest in do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement projects.

America has become a nation of 'do-it-yourselfers', thanks in part to the popularity of home improvement TV shows. The growing interest in beautifying and increasing the value and energy-efficiency of homes-which are often people's largest asset- has inspired many homeowners to undertake a variety of home improvement projects. A 2006 Yankelovich study, found that the average homeowner is expected to complete three projects over the course of the year, primarily in the areas of painting and landscaping, with a total spending budget of approximately $2,000. And the home improvement marketplace has grown to be a $185 billion industry. With access to more than 70,000 items in every major hardware category, Ace Hardware owners are well-positioned to cater to this significant demand. In addition, owners benefit from Ace Hardware's cooperative structure and receive a complete business system that includes comprehensive training and dedicated corporate support.

Another enduring franchise brand, that continues to expand, is ServiceMaster Clean, which is a division of the ServiceMaster Company, a Fortune 500 company with more than 57 years of franchising experience. ServiceMaster Clean is a leading commercial cleaning franchise that offers prospective business owners the opportunity to own a recession-resistant concept. Just as hardware products and the home improvement market remain on an upswing amid a challenging economy, the commercial cleaning industry also withstands economic fluctuations. There are currently more than 4,500 ServiceMaster Clean franchisees worldwide, delivering commercial cleaning services to various types of business clients.

The established and respected ServiceMaster Clean brand name provides franchisees with a head start in the marketplace. In addition to being a well-known brand, ServiceMaster Clean is also a top-ranked franchise opportunity. Entrepreneur magazine recognized the ServiceMaster Clean franchise opportunity on their 2009 "Top 500" franchises list. The top-ranked franchise provides franchisees with extensive training and support, as well as marketing and promotional materials.

With a variety of legendary franchise brands, in stable industries, expanding, now is an ideal time to explore your business ownership options.

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